"Evolution of a Teacher": Authors Dr. Mark Littleton and Dr. Pam Littleton posit that competence can be reached
more quickly and with less emotional harm when administrators and colleagues are cognizant
of the novice's affective needs. Phases of First Year Teaching graph accompanies the article.

"Supporting New Teachers: A Fundamental Responsibility". This article by Gary Bloom
and Barbara Davis speaks directly to administrators and provides steps they can use
to support the new teachers on their staff.

"Developing, Retaining Strong Teachers in the Schools That Need Them Most" - Too often, beginning teachers in urban schools or teachers new to urban settings
become frustrated when their students don’t respond to them. It’s not that they are
bad teachers—they just may need different strategies to reach out to students and
their parents. Dr. Kimberly Higdon believes that quality, long-term mentoring and
involved, supportive principals with realistic expectations for beginning teachers
are critical in helping new teachers stay in the profession, particularly in urban
schools.